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<br />correspondence from Ms. Erica TenBroek, seeking assurance that the wetland would <br />not be harmed during the development phase, nor once the homes are occupied. <br /> <br />Ms. Bloom addressed ongoing cooperation between staff, the developer, and other permitting <br />entities regarding development phases and silt fences and other conservation methods that <br />will be put in place and monitored by the respective agencies in order to limit impacts on <br />wetlands. Ms. Bloom further addressed natural ponding around the homes, drainage and <br />aesthetics, and requirements addressing each. <br /> <br />Public Comment <br /> <br />Dannette Broneak, 493 Hilltop Avenue <br />Ms. Broneak sought the history of the property and past attempts to redevelopment the site; <br />expressed concern with current erosion; proposed retaining wall placement and impacts to <br />neighborhood views and aesthetics; final grades; existing vegetation; and other drainage <br />concerns. Ms. Broneak also addressed her concerns regarding soil sample timing and <br />findings by the developer; and the impacts to public safety for bikers and walkers by the lake <br />and inclusion of a cul-de-sac road in the Reservoir Woods area. Ms. Broneak asked the <br />intended value of the homes. <br /> <br />Staff reviewed the property zoning (Single Family Residential); noted that past proposals <br />were for higher density development and were unsuccessful due to the site challenges; and, <br />with the developer, addressed grade and drainage issues and concerns. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson estimated the value of the proposed, custom, single-family homes starting at <br />$500 - $550,000. Mr. Johnson advised that he had held a neighborhood meeting to gain <br />input from the neighborhood, creating tonight's proposal, rather than one for town homes. <br /> <br />Chair Traynor advised that, while the Commission sought public input, they made their <br />determinations based on application of legal standards, criteria and codes for land use <br />issues. <br /> <br />David Grundman, 519 Hilltop <br />Mr. Grundman sought clarification on the rationale for the City vacating public property. <br /> <br />Ms. Bloom advised that the parcel had originally been dedicated for a right-of-way, but the <br />City had no intention of building a street, and if no public benefit, there was no reason to keep <br />it off the tax rolls; recognizing the rights of property owners to resume ownership of the <br />property if not benefiting the general public. <br /> <br />Barbara Grundman, 519 Hilltop <br />Ms. Grundman sought information on proposed impacts to existing wildlife an how the <br />developer intended to protect that wildlife. <br /> <br />Mr. Wiley advised that they intended to sue care, and work with the City to preserve as many <br />substantial, desirable trees as possible. Mr. Wiley noted that, upon close inspection of the <br />appearance of the heavily wooded area, there were actually few good or large trees, mostly <br />scrub trees. <br /> <br />Mr. Paschke noted, that in his career in urban development, it was common for wildlife to <br />adapt; noting the movement from farming community to inner ring suburb of Roseville, and <br />while there would be some displacement during the construction of the development, there <br />should be no overall substantial decrease in the volume of wildlife and in some instances, <br />where wildlife was deemed a "nuisance" before development, it still continued. <br /> <br />Denise Hermes, 523 W Roselawn <br />